You need proper tension on a garage door to operate the door by hand or with an automatic opener.
Tension spring in garage door.
Side mounted springs are long heavy springs mounted on each side of the upper garage door track.
L torsion springs in red left and right wound pair for sectional garage doors.
Install new or use this pair of left install new or use this pair of left and right wound torsion springs to replace broken sectional garage door torsion springs.
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Both the winding and stationary cones are professionally installed for safe operation.
A problem with the spring tension could cause the door to open or close unevenly improperly or at the wrong speed and adjusting the springs will likely solve the problem.
If the tension is too loose the springs that help lift the door are ineffective and the weight of.
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Garage door springs offset the weight of the door and allow it to open and close with ease.
The springs extend along the shaft and work by twisting as the garage door closes by means of cables attached to each side of the lowest garage door panel.
This tension makes it easier to lift the garage door from its closed position.